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Xiabu Xiabu: From Hotpot to Crisis Management
Ruth S.K. Tan; Weina Zhang; Renbao ChenCase IVEY-W24205-EFinanceOn September 6, 2018, a couple was enjoying a meal at a hotpot restaurant in Weifang, Shandong Province, China. The restaurant was a branch of the popular Chinese hotpot restaurant chain owned by Xiabuxiabu Catering Management (China) Holdings Co. Ltd. (Xiabu Xiabu). Halfway through the meal, the pregnant wife found a dead rat in her soup. The news spread on social media, and according to some analysts, Xiabu Xiabu’s share price dropped US$190 mi...Starting at €8.20
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Haidilao International Holding Ltd: Initial Public Offering for Expansion
Weina Zhang; Ruth S.K. Tan; Arnold SimCase IVEY-W24090-EFinanceOn September 26, 2018, the Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding Ltd. launched an initial public offering, during a time of ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, and started trading of the company’s shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Beijing-based company sold 424.5 million shares at HK$17.8 (US$2.27) per share, which was on the high end of the indicative price range. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 30....Starting at €8.20